A charging station consumes a lot of energy. It can consume up to half the electrical capacity of your main panel.

It’s crucial to have this capacityassessed by an expert, as well as to make solid connections and use strong, durable materials.

Did you know that even an electrical panel with a 200A main circuit breaker sometimes needs to use a load controller? This is often necessary to avoid overloading the main circuit breaker, especially in the presence of large existing loads such as an electric furnace.

Here’s such controllers:

DCC Electric, Simple Switch

Do you live in a multi-unit dwelling? Up to $5,000 is available for the installation of charging stations.

To find out more about the initiatives and subsidies available, visit Transition énergétique Québec.